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Mr Kirk said he was awaiting the results of a post mortem examination.

He said the police and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) were investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr Branston’s death which happened while he was working.

The inquest was adjourned until September 7 this year.

There was no family at the inquest.

The Mountsorrel site, which is operated by Tarmac, is Europe’s biggest granite quarry.

A spokesman for Tarmac has previously said: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm a contractor, working at Mountsorrel Quarry, lost his life.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the man’s family, friends and colleagues.

“We are all shocked and saddened by this news and will continue to do all we can to help the authorities with their investigations, and to provide care and support for the team on site. As this investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this stage.”